This podcast is part of a series documenting the findings from a number of events hosted in partnership between IPPR and Agulhas, for IPPR’s Environmental Justice Commission (https://www.ippr.org/environment-and-justice).  This episode looks at two different transitions in Gothenburg and Pittsburgh.   Speakers include: Johan Ekman, Spokesperson for NorraÄlvstrandenUtveckling AB Lars Ekberg, Policy Advisor, City of Gothenburg, Mayor Bill Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh  Presenting are Joshua Emden from IPPR (https://www.ippr.org/) and Hiba Ahmad from Agulhas (https://agulhas.co.uk/).

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2: A Tale of Two Burghs: Lessons from city region transitions in the US and Sweden

This podcast is part of a series documenting the findings from a number of events hosted in partnership between IPPR and Agulhas, for IPPR’s Environmental Justice Commission (https://www.ippr.org/environment-and-justice) . This episode looks at Lusatia's (Germany) transition from coal. Speaking are Hans-Rüdiger Lange from Innovasionsregion Lausitz (https://www.innovationsregionlausitz.de/?lang=en) and Hanna Brauers from TU Berlin (https://www.tu.berlin/en/) . Presenting are Luke Murphy from IPPR (https://www.ippr.org/) and Lucy Stone from Agulhas (https://agulhas.co.uk/) . The presentation mentioned in the podcast can be found here (https://instituteforppr.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EVfr-E8ptWBElGhv1yZJpUIBPWIyaFQ28aCPoy3OrkgMaQ?e=RDgbNM) . More on the events: The events explored how we can better design public policy to support a rapid and fair transition to net zero and the restoration of nature. The events sought to explore the lessons and insights from previous transitions in different countries, sectors and industries, sharing what worked and what did not in their stories of transition.

1: A just transition? Lusatia, lignite and lessons learned

IPPR's Chris Thomas talks to Beth Farhat from the TUC about the future of business after Covid-19, democracy in the workplace and the purpose of profit. This conversation follow's Beth's article in the IPPR politics journal Progressive Review. Find out more: http://bit.ly/PR264

Webinar: The New Corporatism

IPPR Webinar recording. What is the future for conservatism after the pandemic? IPPR Executive Director Carys Roberts is joined by former adviser to Theresa May, Nick Timothy, and Professor of Politics, Time Bale, to discuss the future of conservatism and Nick's new book 'Remaking One Nation'.

Webinar: Conservatism After Covid-19 with Nick Timothy

The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. In this final episode of the series we ask, is another recession on the horizon? Is the UK ready and what can be done to prevent one? And when a recession does come, what should progressives argue for? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Senior Economist Henry Parkes, political economist Ann Pettifor and economist and author Eric Lonergan. NB: This podcast was recorded before the coronavirus outbreak, so does not mention the implications of the virus for the economy.

6: Crunch time: Is the UK ready for the next recession?

The Economic Justice Podcast. The digital revolution in finance is changing the economy, but are we heading towards a cashless society? And how can the digital transition be more just? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Economic Analyst Rachel Statham and Marloes Nicholls, Head of Programmes at the Finance Innovation Lab.

5: Not cashless, but less cash: Economic justice and the digital revolution in finance

The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. How does the provision of care relate to the wider economy? And how can we address the imbalance in who provides care, and value care more highly? Host Carys Roberts is joined by IPPR Economic Analyst Rachel Statham and Kimberly McIntosh, Senior Policy Officer at the Runnymede Trust.

4: Women’s Work: What’s care got to do with the economy?

The IPPR Economic Justice Podcast. There is huge wealth inequality in the UK and across the world. So why does the tax system disproportionately benefit the wealthy? And how can this be changed? Hosted by IPPR Director Carys Roberts with guests Shreya Nanda, IPPR Economist, and Danny Sriskandarajah, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB.

3: Just Tax: Reforming the taxation of wealth and its returns

Climate and environmental breakdown is an unprecedented challenge that requires rapid change to our social and economic systems. So what alternate economic models are there? Hosted by IPPR Director Carys Roberts with guests Lesley Rankin, IPPR Researcher, and Julia Steinberger, Professor of Ecological Economics at the University of Leeds

2: Tipping Point: Is a sustainable economy possible?

IPPR's Economic Justice Podcast. This episode looks at power in the economy. Who has it? Why does it matter? And what do we even mean by power? Hosted by IPPR Director Carys Roberts with guests James Meadway, IPPR Associate Fellow, and Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council.

1: Power Play: Who holds power in the economy?

First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford AM speaks at IPPR's Economic Justice for Wales event The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice made the case for radical economic reform. IPPR is now embarking on a series of regional events engaging local policy communities and the wider public to discuss how the Commission’s findings can improve prosperity and economic justice for the regions and nations of the UK. Find out more and attend an event near you at http://ippr.org/cej

Economic Justice for Wales - with Mark Drakeford AM

This week we’ve been in Manchester discussing what economic justice means for the North West with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram, plus a panel of regional experts.     The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice made the case for radical economic reform. IPPR is now embarking on a series of regional events engaging local policy communities and the wider public to discuss how the Commission’s findings can improve prosperity and economic justice for the regions and nations of the UK.    Find out more and attend an event near you at http://ippr.org/cej    

Economic Justice for the North West - with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram

The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice made the case for radical economic reform. IPPR is now embarking on a series of regional events engaging local policy communities and the wider public to discuss how the Commission’s findings can improve prosperity and economic justice for the regions and nations of the UK. This week we’ve been in Newcastle discussing what economic justice means for the North East with newly elected North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll. Find out more and attend an event at ippr.org/cej

Economic Justice for the North East - with Mayor Jamie Driscoll

Paul Mason speaks about his new book 'Clear Bright Future' on artificial intelligence and the future of humanity. Paul also discussed the rise of the new right, philosophy, globalisation and Corbynism. 

Paul Mason at IPPR - Clear Bright Future

Trevor Phillips OBE and Deborah Williams in conversation, chaired by Su-Mei Thompson at the IPPR Oxford Media Convention 2019.  Trevor Phillips is a writer and producer. He is the Chairman of Index on Censorship, a director of the Barbican Arts Centre, a Vice-President of the Royal Television Society and was founding chair o the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Deborah Williams is CEO of The Creative Diversity Network, which brings together organisations across the UK television industry to promote, celebrate and share good practice around the diversity agenda. Su-Mei Thompson is chief executive of the Media Trust, a charity that works with the creative and media industry to give marginalised groups a stronger voice. Find out more ippr.org or @IPPR

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